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Falfield

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Rutted Dirt Path loop from Tortworth

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Falfield

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Rutted Dirt Path loop from Tortworth

Moderate

5.0

(1)

4

riders

The Black Shed, Patch Bridge – Rutted Dirt Path loop from Tortworth

02:52

44.0km

220m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 16.2 km for 72 m

After 24.0 km for 28 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

16.9 km

Severn Railway Bridge Remains and Canal Towpath

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Komoot says that cycling is not permitted on this section, but judging from all the tyre tracks and bikes besides the canal boats, this is either incorrect or ignored. Anyway …

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2

24.0 km

The section of towpath between here and Frampton-on-Severn is OK for more robust road bike (don't be taking your Pinarello on there!)

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3

24.1 km

Nice campsite with local pub that serves good food.

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4

26.9 km

Rutted Dirt Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This part of the tour is passable (at least in dry weather) but is badly rutted by horses so you may have to walk for parts.

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5

30.7 km

Ironmonger's Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

I've totally changed my mind on this one!
Summer verdict:
Ridden from the (downhill) Breadstone end it's absolutely brilliant. The field is a little lumpy but over fairly quickly... stick …

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41.9 km

Daniel's Wood

Forest

B

44.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.7 km

14.4 km

2.48 km

1.45 km

691 m

234 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

14.5 km

12.0 km

1.16 km

1.11 km

229 m

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Saturday 29 August

22°C

14°C

96 %

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